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I have 4,300 sf of Chicago brick that needs to be power washed and sealed

rickharb | Posted in General Questions on

Which is better: oil-based sealers or water-based? And can I use water-based over oil-based?

I need more information on the care and maintenance of Chicago brick in a climate like Ft. Myers, Florida. The previous owner also used polymeric sand to fill the joints. Is this best or regular sand?

Thank you.

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Rick,
    It is best to leave brick unsealed. Does your house have any moisture intrusion problems?

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